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NDNA and NDNAEF hold elections at convention

The 2023 NDNA Better Newspaper Contest winners were announced May 12th during the NDNA/SDNA joint convention at Spirit Lake Casino near Devils Lake, ND. Mike Gackle, president of the former newspaper company BHG Inc. was honored as the 57th inductee into the North Dakota Newspaper Hall of Fame at the Friday night ceremony.

Short to be new NDNA board president
Cole Short, editor of the Hillsboro Banner, has been nominated for president of the NDNA board. Election of officers and directors will be held May 13 at the association's annual meeting during the convention at Spirit Lake Casino, near Devils Lake, ND.

Hall of Fame display returns, now online
The North Dakota Newspaper Hall of Fame has graduated from a kiosk in the lobby of the Heritage Center in Bismarck to a searchable digital presentation on the State Historical Society’s web site.

Joint convention guaranteed full of interesting presenters and entertainment in Devils Lake
The NDNA / SDNA Joint Convention is an event you won’t want to miss! We come together to recognize and honor the newspapers from both states, paying tribute to amazing legends within the industry, and we'll have a wonderful opportunity to network with our colleagues.

Apply knowledge you gain from this year's convention to create the reality you desire
NDNA and SDNA will once again come together for a joint convention at Spirit Lake Casino at Devils Lake, ND on May 11-13, 2023 and share in food, fun, and comradery.

A newspaper just for kids is doubling its circulation this month in North Dakota, bringing on two more printing plants and three more delivery routes.

Legislative session opens; new legislative interns to provide weekly stories to papers
Monday, December 5th marked the start of the organizational session, when 141 legislators descended upon the Capitol for their introduction to the 68th Legislative Assembly. Thanks to the NDNA Education Foundation, NDNA has hired two legislative interns to follow the session and provide weekly stories to papers, mentored by Chuck Haga and Jack McDonald.

2023 Media Guide and Rate Kit cover winners
Beautiful summer-themed photos from newspaper photographers in Jamestown and Elgin have been selected for the covers of the 2023 NDNA Media Guide and the NDNA Rate Kit.

Unforgettable road trip meeting NDNA's friends while soaking up history and culture
History, culture, and breathtaking landscapes made for an unforgettable road trip in scenic North Dakota on September 20th covering the expansive prairies through the northwestern part of the state in the welcoming towns of Kenmare, Bowbells, Crosby and Tioga.